Carlos Tévez’s caddying cameo criticised by Royal & Ancient

Carlos Tévez’s caddying cameo during the final round of the Open Championship has been labelled “absolute madness” by the Royal & Ancient.

The Manchester City striker - who notoriously played golf in his native Argentina while on strike from his club during last season - was back on the fairways on Sunday as he carried the bag of Andres Romero, his compatriot, at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s.

Tévez, who is a golfing fan and plays off 13, admitted that he could not offer much advice to Romero but enjoyed the experience nonetheless.

Jim McArthur, the R&A championship committee chairman, was less impressed and says the issue needs to be investigated.